Ameca vs Champion Model
Side-by-side comparison of Ameca (Engineered Arts) and Champion Model (Booster Technology) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- AmecaUnited Kingdom
- Champion ModelChina
Year First Available
- Ameca2021
- Champion Model2025
Verified Deployments
- Ameca0 Deployments
- Champion Model0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Ameca$250,000 USD
- Champion ModelContact for quote
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Ameca5 hrs
- Champion Model2 hrs
Availability Status
- AmecaACTIVE
- Champion ModelACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Weight
- Ameca62 kg
- Champion Model30 kg
Height
- Ameca1870 mm
- Champion Model120 mm
Mobility Type
- Amecabipedal
- Champion Modelbipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- Amecafull bipedal
- Champion Modelfull bipedal
Stair Climbing
- Ameca—
- Champion ModelNo
Terrain
- Amecaindoor
- Champion Modelflat indoor
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- Ameca2 kg
- Champion Model4.5 kg
Total DOF
- Ameca61
- Champion Model23
Arm DOF
- Ameca5
- Champion Model4
Hand DOF
- Ameca4
- Champion Model1
Bimanual Coordination
- Ameca—
- Champion ModelNo
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- AmecaTritium robot OS
- Champion ModelNvidia AGX Orin
VLM Capable
- Ameca—
- Champion ModelNo
Foundation Models
- Ameca—
- Champion Modelfalse
Imitation Learning
- Ameca—
- Champion ModelNo
Programming
- AmecaPython, C++, block‑based coding
- Champion ModelComprehensive API Interfaces + Open-Source Framework + Open-Source Tools
Battery & Power
Runtime
- Ameca5 hrs
- Champion Model2 hrs
Battery Swap
- Ameca—
- Champion ModelNo
Software
SDK Languages
- AmecaPython, C++, block‑based coding
- Champion ModelPython
ROS Support
- Ameca—
- Champion ModelNo
Open API
- Ameca—
- Champion ModelYes
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- Amecacommercial
- Champion Modelcommercial
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Ameca$250,000 USD
- Champion ModelContact for quote
Price Tier
- Ameca150K+
- Champion Model—
Pricing Model
- Amecapurchase
- Champion Model—
Warranty
- Ameca—
- Champion Model1 yrs
Applications
- Amecahuman-robot interaction research, public exhibitions, customer engagement, education
- Champion Modeltransport
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | United Kingdom | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2021 | 2025 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $250,000 USD | Contact for quote |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Home & Household buyers) (values differ) | 5 hrs | 2 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Weight (priority for Home & Household buyers) (values differ) | 62 kg | 30 kg |
| Height (values differ) | 1870 mm | 120 mm |
| Mobility Type | bipedal | bipedal |
| Humanoid Subtype | full bipedal | full bipedal |
| Stair Climbing (values differ) | — | No |
| Terrain (values differ) | indoor | flat indoor |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 2 kg | 4.5 kg |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 61 | 23 |
| Arm DOF (values differ) | 5 | 4 |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | 4 | 1 |
| Bimanual Coordination (values differ) | — | No |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | Tritium robot OS | Nvidia AGX Orin |
| VLM Capable (values differ) | — | No |
| Foundation Models (values differ) | — | false |
| Imitation Learning (values differ) | — | No |
| Programming (values differ) | Python, C++, block‑based coding | Comprehensive API Interfaces + Open-Source Framework + Open-Source Tools |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 5 hrs | 2 hrs |
| Battery Swap (values differ) | — | No |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | Python, C++, block‑based coding | Python |
| ROS Support (values differ) | — | No |
| Open API (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity | commercial | commercial |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $250,000 USD | Contact for quote |
| Price Tier (values differ) | 150K+ | — |
| Pricing Model (values differ) | purchase | — |
| Warranty (values differ) | — | 1 yrs |
| Applications (values differ) | human-robot interaction research, public exhibitions, customer engagement, education | transport |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Walking Speed, Running Capable, Payload (Peak), Arm Reach, Grip Strength, Manipulation Repeatability, Tool Use, Compute Platform, Teleoperation, Battery Capacity, Charging Time, Charging Method, Avg Power Consumption, Force-Limited Arms, Fall Recovery, Fall Detection Response, Emergency Stops, Human Detection Method, Safe Speed Near Humans, Simulation Platforms, Air-Gap Capable, MTBF, Task Success Rate, IP Rating, Noise Level, RaaS / Month, Developer Unit Price, Delivery Lead Time, Production Pilots
ROI Comparison
Same operating assumptions across every robot — the only difference is price. Set your numbers once to see which pays back fastest.
Annual labor displaced (per robot): $50,000
| Metric | Ameca | Champion Model |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $250,000 | No price |
| Payback period | 60.0 mo | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $0 | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | +0% | — |
Champion Model has no listed price, so payback can't be computed. Contact the manufacturer for a quote.
Estimates labor-cost displacement only — not a full total cost of ownership. Actual ROI depends on integration, maintenance, training, downtime, and task fit. Converted currencies are indicative; USD is the price of record.
Trade-offs at a glance
Frequently asked
Who makes Ameca and Champion Model?
Ameca is made by Engineered Arts, based in GB. Champion Model is made by Booster Technology, based in CN.
When were Ameca and Champion Model launched?
Ameca launched in 2021. Champion Model launched in 2025.
How do Ameca and Champion Model compare on the Robo Score?
Ameca scores 61.3 on the Robo Score. Champion Model scores 63.5. The Robo Score is a 0–100 credibility figure blending commercial maturity, verified deployments, company standing, and independent coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are Ameca and Champion Model in the same category?
Both robots are classified as Humanoid on Robolist. Filters and ranking treat them as direct alternatives.
What is the realistic total cost of ownership for Humanoid robots?
Hardware cost is one input. Humanoid TCO also includes integration, training, downtime, and end-of-life. Our breakdown: Humanoid TCO: Hardware, Cloud Subscriptions, and the Cost of Teleop Time.
What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between Ameca and Champion Model?
Spec sheets only show part of the story. Useful vendor questions cover support, lifecycle, integration cost, and references. We have a buyer-focused checklist: Vendor Selection for Humanoids: The 10 Questions You Must Ask.
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About this comparison
Ameca vs Champion Model compares two robots in the humanoid category. All data is sourced from manufacturer spec sheets, verified deployments, and third-party filings; see our methodology for how the Robo Score is calculated.